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1950 Map of Fairbanks C-5

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Fairbanks C-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The confluence of the Tanana River and the Nenana River serves as the focal point for this interior Alaska landscape, where the town of Nenana is established as a critical transport junction. Situated at the crossroads of the Alaska Railroad and the Tanana waterway, the town’s layout is defined by the Nenana Corp Boundary and includes the Nenana Municipal Airport. The surrounding terrain is a complex network of wetlands and shifting watercourses, including Soldier Slough, Nunivak Slough, and Sawmill Island, illustrating the dynamic nature of the subarctic river systems.

Logistics and regional travel are represented by the presence of the Parks Hwy and various overland routes like the Sled Road leading north. Small settlements and outposts such as North Nenana, Berg, and scattered Cabins suggest a landscape geared toward seasonal subsistence and transportation infrastructure. Significant landmarks like the Airway Beacon and Gaging Sta reflect the technological needs of mid-century aviation and river monitoring in this environment.